Pineapple Trend

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Pineapples are in Season!!

Seeing this trendy fruit everywhere.  I sense a tropical summer!!

YAY!

Hope for a better day!

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Dee

Paper Doll created on Paper by 53

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Today, I discovered an app called Paper by 53.  This app, like so many other drawing apps, gives you the ability to draw directly onto your tablet.  for example, the illustration I created above, was done on my ipad 2 with a cheap stylus I bought at a computer store.

I have to say, I've tried many other free drawing apps, and so far this one is my favorite.  

Pros:

- You get "sketchbooks" and "journals"  just like you would have in real life.

- They have an option for you to view other people's sketches and ideas for inspiration.

- The tools are very true to life, feel and look.  (For example, a pencil really works and looks like a pencil drawn on paper, and the fountain pen goes from thick to thin)

- The mixer lets you create every color imaginable.  

- you can "zoom" in on your drawing to add the smallest details possible.

Cons:

- There's no option to change the size of your tool (then again same in real life)

- No option for opacity

- the "rewind" button is kind of annoying (rather have an undo button)

- There's no pressure sensitivity for strokes

- you have to pay for extra tools

All in all, I would say this app compared to other free apps is an A in my book.

Other neat features:

- They have their own "stylus" pen which sells for about $40 - $50 depending on which one you choose.  It's cool because you have bluetooth technology built in for palm rejection, meaning that the app knows you are holding the pen so that you won't accidentally mark on the paper with your hand/palm/fingers.  

-When you've used up your pages in one of the many sketchbooks you have.  You can actually order a physical Moleskin sketchbook with all your drawings/writings/notes printed inside!  So cool!

So, as you can see, I'm really excited about this app!  I was going to order their stylus, but the bluetooth technology only works with ipad minis and ones with retina display...and not for ipad 2s!  BLAH.

If you want more info just check out their website: http://www.fiftythree.com

And no they didn't tell me to write this...I just like the app!

Anyways, expect more ipad drawings from me!  I'll probably switch it up once in a while. laters!

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Dee

Flower Power Plaid Mix

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What a simple flower graphic, yet it makes a statement.  I won't particularly wear this t-shirt, but I thought it was fun to draw and see how it looked.  The plaid definitely adds a little bit of prep.  If you paired it with a leather align skirt, it would be a totally different look.

What would you wear with this flower print?

Let me know!

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Dee

Bloglovin'!

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Just signed up for Bloglovin'! And I'm lovin' it!
It's a great place to easily find blogs that relate to your personal taste and inspire/motivate
you as well!

Follow me to get the latest posts! :)

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Dee

What Did the Fox Say?!

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Hello!

Today my outfit is also from Forever 21!  It's a cute fox sweater paired with a red and black plaid skirt.

It's still simple and comfortable to wear, but still looks like you put some effort into it.  you might not think that a fox print and plaid would be a usual combination, but it works because of the color tones.  Any neutral (black, tan, grey, white)  can be mixed with any pattern or color and still look like it goes together!  As for the shoes, I opted for a brown and black knee high Hunter boot for more warmth!

So what did the fox say?  Is this a yay or nay?

Let me know below!

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Dee

White shiftdress pairings- coming soon!

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Hello Hello!

Working on a pairing for you all!

Find out next week what jackets or other clothing items I can do with a simple white shift dress!

Can't wait!  It'll be fun!

Thanks for your support!!

Also, if there are any suggestions on how to improve the blog or if anyone knows a little html that could help!

Thanks again!

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Dee

Sailing with Stripes!

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Hi All!

Last night, I was browsing around the Forever 21 site to get some wearable fashion inspiration, and came upon this cute but very affordable nautical crop top.  First, I'm a fan of the nautical inspired clothing because it's fresh and simple to wear. Second, for the price it's a steal!  Third, well I love sea animals - whales, dolphins, seals, jellyfish, starfish, octopus, squid, you get the point.

I drew the jeans a little bit different to make it a little more less sailor, and added a long necklace for that bling factor!  Actually, reminds me of something at J Crew, but less conservative. 

Then I decided to top it off with a wristlet to make the outfit a little more casual, like I'm going grocery shopping look haha.  

Do you like nautical inspired clothing?  If so, what would you pair with this red striped tee?  Tell me in the comments!

Laters!

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Dee

Playing with Watercolor!

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Hello All!

I did another watercolor test, not very please with the results though *cries*...

It'll get better I promise!! Practice makes perfect right? 

The Full color drawing is on my instagram: Bumbleanddee

Check it out if you want!

Laters!

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Dee